Ramadan This Year, Tangerang City Government Bans SPA-Biliard Operations, Mandatory Restaurants Using Curtains

Illustration of discotheques for nightclubs forced to close operations during Ramadan 2023. (Unsplash-Ilyass)

TANGERANG - The Tangerang City Government (Pemkot) has implemented a number of rules for food and entertainment business actors when entering the holy month of Ramadan 1444 Hijiri. This is stated in the order letter number 556/2809 December 2023. Mayor Arief said the purpose of the prohibition was a form of tolerance among religious believers in the holy month of Ramadan. There are several rules that are applied when entering the Holy Month of Ramadan 2023, namely 1. To owners of restaurants, cafes, restaurants and the like, they can open their businesses using tier (closed) at 17.00 WIB. 2. Especially for restaurant cadre owners and the like that serve sahur, business opening starts at 02.00 WIB by implementing strict health protocols. 3. The closure of public entertainment business services (Karoke, Sauna, Spa, Massage and Billiard) during the month of Ramadan begins and can operate 3 days after Eid al-Fitr 1444 Hijriah. If business actors do not carry out these provisions. Then sanctions will be known in accordance with applicable regulations.